[NAMM 2013] Gemini GMX Pro Announced

In advance of the NAMM 2013 show, Gemini DJ has announced a new all-in-one DJ controller and Mixstation that is capable of playing music through a USB device using Gemini's own VASE internal music management system or by connecting it to a computer for DJ controller playback with the included Virtual DJ LE software. Check out the full press release and my quick breakdown after the jump.

In advance of the NAMM 2013 show, Gemini DJ has announced a new all-in-one DJ controller and Mixstation that is capable of playing music through a USB device using Gemini's own VCASE internal music management system or by connecting it to a computer for DJ controller playback with the included Virtual DJ LE software.

Similar to the Pioneer XDJ-AERO and Stanton's own SCS.4DJ, the Gemini GMX Pro can work as a completely standalone unit which users can mix, scratch, and perform on without the need to use a computer. The GMX Pro will work with the VCASE music management software to organize and prepare music on a USB drive (similar to Pioneer's Rekordbox) for a seamless playback experience on the GMX Pro. The GMX Pro can also be connected to a computer to use it as a full out MIDI DJ controller with the software of your choice. The GMX Pro will come with Virtual DJ LE already in the box.

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The GMX Pro has high resolution and mechanical (push-top) style jog wheels and a rather different layout than anything I've seen before. The jog wheels are positioned towards the bottom with tempo pitch sliders put towards the top of the unit next to the screens. Each deck has its own screen to display track information and a small waveform. I can also see four cue point buttons above the jog wheels and Play/Pause and Cue Buttons positioned just where they would be on a CDJ-700... I also see a few buttons and knobs that could be used for loops and effects.

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The Gemini GMX Pro doesn't seem to have a bunch of effects knobs nor do I see a bunch of buttons for super MIDI performers, but it looks like a great device for Mobile DJ's who don't want to take a computer with them when its time to put on a show. There is great versatility here with the ability to perform with or without a computer. The Gemini GMX-Pro is due out in April and we'll try to get our hands on one for a full HD-Video review. For now check out the full press release below for more information.

Gemini is coming to the NAMM 2013 with a bag full of tricks. The second Digital DJ controller announced by Gemini for this week's show is the G4V. The Gemini G4V looks to be a four-deck controller with eight performance pads over each of the 14-bit high-res Jog Wheels. The Gemini G4V will come bundled with an edition of Virtual DJ and will enable users to control up to four decks at a time. There' s no official press release as of yet, but check out my breakdown after the jump.

Gemini DJ has just announced a brand new all in one standalone DJ system with a built-in seven-inch screen and the ability to playback files using USB hard drives instead of a laptop. The Gemini SDJ-2000 will work with a music management software called VCase which will allow users to setup their music libraries, loops, and cue points similar to Pioneer's Rekordbox or Denon's Engine. The SDJ-2000 can also connect to additional Gemini MDJ-1000 units to share the same music library from a single USB source.

Gemini is unleashing a couple new controllers for the budget-minded DJ's who may be willing to try the DJ-game for the first time without breaking the bank trying to by expensive equipment. Introducing the new Gemini FirstMix IO and the FirstMix Pro. These two new controllers are more "practical" as DJ's now have a separate headphone output and actual RCA outputs on the FirstMix IO and even more features found on the FirstMix Pro. Check out the full rundown videos courtesy of Gemini at NAMM 2012 in California inside.

One of the best-selling Digital DJ controllers now has a sequel which will be at NAMM 2013 tomorrow morning. Introducing the Numark Mixtrack Pro II Digital DJ Controller. The new Mixtrack Pro is definitely bigger in size, with illuminated jog wheels and 16 backlit rubberized performance pads similar to those found on the Pioneer DDJ-SX and Vestax VCI-380. The Mixtrack Pro II will come bundled with Serato DJ Intro with an easy upgrade path to Serato DJ and compatibility with Virtual DJ and Traktor. More Plus the Video after the jump.

American Audio is on-hand at this year's NAMM 2013 show with a trio of new DJ controllers for the masses to check out. Edgar from American Audio gives Pro Audio Star (our DJ gear partners) an exclusive video look at the new American Audio ELMC-1 (compact/simple MIDI controller), the American Audio VMS DJ (2-deck VDJ controller), and the American Audio VMS Jelly (a DJ controller that glows and pulses to the sound of the music). Check out the video directly from the NAMM floor and my quick breakdown of each after the jump.

GCI Technologies' Gemini DJ Division is starting to put some serious muscle behind its products and it is showing at the 2011 NAMM DJ show in California. GCI has introduced the tabletop Media Controller the Gemini CDJ-700 and the rack-mounted dual Media Controller the Gemini CDMP-7000. If everything goes to plan, then these will be the first iterations in a new line of Gemini Media Controllers. Both Media Players boast CD, USB and SD Media Card Playback and knowing Gemini; the price will be just right. Details and Press Release Inside.

This one is for all the beginner DJ's out there that don't even know if they want to be a DJ. At this years' NAMM, Gemini DJ division has introduced the all new Gemini FirstMix. The FirstMix Media Controller is an all-in-one 2-deck and a mixer USB unit that comes bundled with Mixvibes Cross LE. And at a retail price of only $80, it isn't a crazy investment for aspiring individuals who don't know how deep they want to go into the DJ rabbit hole. Details and Press Release Inside.

Numark has just announced their newest four-channel/four-deck Digital DJ Controller that will be running in perfect harmony with the Native Instruments powerful Traktor 2 DJ software. This marks the first time that Numark is making a Traktor dedicated controller as the Numark NS6, NS7, and V7 were created to work with Serato Itch. Most DJ's know that the Traktor software is more in-depth than Serato, and it is more capable of those fine controls and tweaks that DJ's will want. So it only makes sense for Numark to finally create a serious Traktor controller to contend with the rest. (Press release and Price inside).